Amps that pair well with the MXR Phase 90
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All 68 ranked by how well they pair, from rig co-occurrence and tone-complementarity evidence
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
44% matchUsed together by 1 artist
fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
The chiming AC30 and the Phase 90 are a documented classic-rock pairing, the amp's bright top end giving the phaser's sweep plenty of sparkle to move through.
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
40% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
What Fender Deluxe Reverb brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor SB110
Traynor
36% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the SB110's boxy midrange voice and it has real character to color.
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
34% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The MAX 100's practice-oriented mid gain gives the Phase 90's classic sweep something driven to color.
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
32% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Let the Phase 90's classic sweep color the MAX 150's own midrange-forward bass tone with subtle movement.
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey TKO 115
Peavey
32% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Peavey TKO 115's full voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Peavey TKO 115 in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
30% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Marshall Super Bass in the signal chain, clear of Marshall Super Bass's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
27% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Phase 90's classic-rock sweep follows the SVT-CL's tube growl and compression for added motion.
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg RB-110
Ampeg
26% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep MXR Phase 90 after Ampeg RB-110 in the signal chain, clear of Ampeg RB-110's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
25% matchUsed together by 2 artists
sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Mesa Boogie Mark I in the signal chain, clear of Mesa Boogie Mark I's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head
Vox
24% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head in the signal chain, clear of Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
24% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Hiwatt Custom DR20H in the signal chain, clear of Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss Acoustic Singer Pro
Boss
24% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Boss Acoustic Singer Pro's high headroom voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Boss Acoustic Singer Pro in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor SB106
Traynor
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Into the SB106's clean, DI-friendly signal, the Phase 90's sweep stays articulate rather than getting muddy.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall YJM100 Head
Marshall
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Marshall YJM100 Head's pristine voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after Marshall YJM100 Head in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Savage 120's rich, gated touring gain and the modulation has real body to color.
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF100
Laney
23% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF100 in the signal chain, clear of Laney Digbeth Foundry DBF100's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar
amplifier
23% matchUsed together by 1 artist
sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put MXR Phase 90 after Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar in the signal chain, clear of Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HTV-212 Bronco TAN
Blackstar
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Bronco TAN's balanced, midrange-forward headroom and the modulation has real body to color.
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Hiwatt DR103H in the signal chain, clear of Hiwatt DR103H's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
22% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep PRS HX 100 Head's high headroom voice out front: MXR Phase 90 goes after PRS HX 100 Head in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Unity 500
Blackstar
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run the Phase 90's classic sweep after the Unity 500's transparent, mid-forward drive and the modulation has real body to color.
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT-20R MkII
Blackstar
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
MXR Phase 90's analog warmth voice goes after Blackstar HT-20R MkII in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Blackstar HT-20R MkII's own transparent character
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run MXR Phase 90 after Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp in the signal chain, clear of Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain